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The event will see three of the city's fan-led groups - BOSS, Redmen TV, and The Anfield Wrap - coming together under one roof to present their end of season live shows as part of the programme.

Taking place across the final Premier League weekend of the season, when Liverpool FC will face Crystal Palace at Anfield, the Red Weekender will feature a packed schedule of live shows, music performances, family events, and appearances from some of the biggest names in football and Liverpool culture.

Festival co-directors Mike Deane and Daniel Nicolson spoke of their vision to deliver the ultimate LFC fan experience over the weekend.



Daniel, who founded the LFC fanzine BOSS, which morphed into the fan-event-phenomenon BOSS Night said: “Both Mike and I have been involved in delivering major events across the world for Liverpool fans for several years.

Sir Kenny Dalglish(Image: James Baylis - AMA/Getty Images)

"We’re aiming to bring some of the special moments we’ve been behind in Champions League Final fan parks, the World Club Championship in Doha or the incredible match-day parties in our own city to the Exhibition Centre on what could be the most magical of days for Kopites”.

Mike Deane, founder of Liverpool Music Week and long term collaborator of BOSS Night, said: “There’ll be a lot going on in the city at this time and so it’s really important for us to bring together the tried, trusted and respected formulas to fans over this weekend.

"Working with long-standing partners of ours in BOSS, The Anfield Wrap and Redmen TV as the foundation of The Red Weekender makes this a truly authentic and exciting prospect for fans.

Choosing the world-class venue Exhibition Centre Liverpool has meant we can significantly elevate this authentic foundation, working with the brands to bring together an absolutely amazing programme that is on a level never seen for a fan-led, fan culture event in the city”.

Kelly Cates pictured presenting for Sky Sports(Image: Robin Jones/Getty Images)

The pair, who are both Anfield season ticket holders, spoke about how this concept will only work if it’s fan-driven.

We have assembled a line-up that is made up of time-served reds on and off the pitch”.

The festival will open with a special Friday night event - a BOSS 'end of season special' - marking 20 years since Liverpool’s iconic 2005 Champions League victory in Istanbul, headlined by none other than the manager who led them to glory - Rafa Benítez.

Speaking ahead of the event, Benítez said: “To be back in Liverpool on the 20th anniversary of that magical night in Istanbul, and talk about winning this amazing club's fifth European Cup with Jamie and Kelly direct and personal with the fans will be so special.

The Red Weekender is going to be the biggest party in living memory and we're honoured to be able to work alongside BOSS, The Anfield Wrap and so many greats from the world of football, music and entertainment to help deliver it."

The day also features live music from Liverpool legends The Zutons, The Raggamuffins, and DJ Harry Mac, plus a special meet and greet with club icons John Aldridge, Bruce Grobbelaar, Gary McAllister and Natasha Dowie.

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Between 7pm and 10pm, fan podcast The Anfield Wrap will take over the venue for an end of season live show.

The Anfield Wrap's Neil Atkinson, John Gibbons and Craig Hannan will take to the stage to talk fans through an unforgettable season in a two-part seated show.

On Sunday, May 25, The Red Weekender opens for the final day with Jamie Webster headlining with a full set of Liverpool hits for the special family-focused event - BOSS KIDS, taking place from 10am to 1pm at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool Main Hall.